Prevention of Problems

Is it okay to drink alcohol? Yes, it is okay. As long as you read the rest of this article and thoughtfully consider all it says.

Listen to the 7-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute overview video Do you consider yourself courageous? Do you aspire to be? Because reading this article may be one of the… Read More »Counting the Cost

Listen to the podcast version Watch a 1-minute summary video If your spouse is struggling with addiction, their life—and yours—will never be what it was before. The good news is… Read More »If Your Spouse is Struggling (Part 2)

Listen to the podcast version Watch a 1-minute summary video Whether I’ve spoken at a church, civic club, or business gathering, it often starts the same way: “Steve, can we… Read More »What to Do if Your Spouse is Struggling

Playing Our “A-C-E” People’s progression into deeper and deeper personal issues normally involves multiple factors. The road out of that valley is often multi-faceted and holistic as well. Areas involved… Read More »Breaking the CHAINS that Hold Us Prisoner (Part 3)

Putting Prevention into Practice There are many techniques in the STEPS “Tool Kit for Real Life” for prevention, and one of the principles involved includes helping people evaluate the outcomes… Read More »Breaking the CHAINS that Hold Us Prisoner (Part 2)

There are people you know, perhaps even in your family, who are hurting and need your help. The good news is that there are things that they—and you—can do to… Read More »Breaking the CHAINS that Hold Us Prisoner (Part 1)

Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Drinking may not be a problem for you, but at one time it became an issue for me. So… Read More »Rationalizing Drinking

Listen to the 5-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video When someone is stuck in an unhealthy behavior, the first step is often the hardest. It is also the… Read More »Helping People Where They Are

Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1.5 minute introductory video   Do you know anyone who’s into getting in shape, yet ignores other areas they need to work… Read More »What’s Missing from Wellness